History of The Isle of Man
- Main article: History of the Isle of Man and Current events of the Isle of Man
- King of Mann and the Isles (1079–1164)
- Battle of the Isle of Man (1158)
- King of Mann (1164 - 1504)
- Lord of Mann (1504–1765)
- Act of Settlement 1703
- Governor of the Isle of Man (1696–1828)
- Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man (1773–present)
- Wimund - 12th century, first Bishop of the Isle of Man, warlord
- Internment camps in the Isle of Man
- Extinct animals from the Isle of Man
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